FIRST WATCH RESTAURANT #271
500 21 ST, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler-
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle laying in bacon bits on cook line
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream observed at front counter at 60° in service less than 4 hours, manager added ice to rapid chill
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to trash cans on front line. Manager swept up
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oatmeal ladle in water observed at 89°
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed kale over juice and iced coffee in walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dishwasher
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato soup (118-145F - Hot Holding) in service for less then 1 hour. Advised to reheat. Rechecked, now at 168f.
Ice deflector shield soiled in black substance. Manager wiped down
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 108f. Advised to reheat
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. To go fruit and butter cups found at 68f in service for 1 hour.Manager added to time plan
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gravy at 121f. Chef reheated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles of glass cleaner
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line. Manager replaced with new one
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Found at 98f. Advised to heat to 135f.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Low boy cooler on cooks line
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced turkey found between 50-41F above the chill line. Manager moved to separate containers
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink next to walk in cooler
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop cooked hot potatoes on flat top grill. Manager removed bowl.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on push cart with serving utensils. Drink was removed and manager educated cook.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go cups stored on floor
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Manager remade bucket and now reading 200ppm
Aug 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Manager educated cook.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing bracelets
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on server cooler torn
Ice buildup inor walk-in freezer.
In-use poached egg lids stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.